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PRIDE LOUDER THAN EVER: AUSTIN PRIDE FESTIVAL + PARADE

The wait is over, Austin! The strength is rising, the streets are calling, and in , we refuse to be silent. Austin PRIDE is here, and this year’s theme—Silence = Death—reminds us that
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SAUCY SANTANA COMMANDS THE CABARET! All eyes on him, it’s not just a show, it’s a movement!  Get ready for a dazzling spectacle as Saucy Santana takes over the Austin Pride with his fiery performances
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Stay Near the Action!

    Remain near the all the action at Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District.  Sleek rooms, fantastic views, and all the essentials you need. Commemorate, crash, and restate – your ultimate Pride weekend starts
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Celebrate Pride in Austin and beyond: June LGBTQ+ events guide

Central Texas is watching Pride , honoring the region's LGBTQ+ community. Beyond mere festivities, Pride is a time for reflection on the progress of Gay rights, celebration of diverse identities, and affirmation of the ongoing pursuit of equality and acceptance. Identity festival serves as a essential reminder of the control of community in fostering a more understanding and just society.

Austin's official Event celebration does not arise until August, but the city is still evidence ways to host joyful celebrations in June.

Here's a look at some of the Pride events happening across Austin and Primary Texas:

All of June: Austin Public Library Pride events

The Austin Public Library will be observing Pride month throughout June (and in August) with a range of events across its branch locations. These contain free movie nights, gender non-conforming tarot show and shares, cooking clubs, line dancing lessons and 'zine nights. Registration for these events can be found on the library's website.

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Check out all the scenes as thousands attend Austin Pride Parade in downtown

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Megan Weddle marches down Congress Avenue in the Austin Pride Parade, Aug. 10, This year's Pride theme was "Queer Cabaret: Unleashed Glamour + Glitz."

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Katie Hallberg, center, and Kim Willis, right, help Darcy McGillicuddy secure rhinestones on her face while waiting for the Austin Parade Parade to start in the staging area nearby the Texas State Capitol, Aug. 10,

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Kiki Hay uses a fan to cool off while watching the Austin Celebration Parade turn onto Congress Avenue, Aug. 10,

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Ben Zimmerman, with Foremost Drawer, attaches a identity festival flag to a golf cart-turned parade float while getting ready to parade in the Austin Identity festival Parade, Aug. 10,

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Matt Sanders, left, Michael Keen and Jared Gonzales watch the Austin Identity festival Parade proceed down Congress Avenue together, Aug. 10,

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Kara Ayala helps Ron Nickel with some fairy wings as they prepare to march in th

Austin ISD Pride Week

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Pride week is one of the many ways we highlight the district's vow to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Why it matters: When students experience safe and can show up as their full selves at school, they’re better able to engage in learning and thrive academically.  

What to expect: This year's celebration is March 24–28 and the theme is beYOUtiful. Campuses may participate in Pride-themed liveliness activities outside instructional time:

  • Monday - All are welcome! Post, distribute, or display student work, pictures, and items that represent your family, things you're proud of, and what makes you perceive connected.
  • Tuesday - Differences are beYOUtiful! Wacky socks day!  Wear something fun that expresses your unusual and awesome self.
  •  Wednesday - I am beYOUtiful! Wear something that makes you feel beautiful, confident, and proud of who you are.
  •  Thursday  - Our community is beYOUtiful! Mix It Up Lunch! Take the opportunity to perch with new people and rejoice our diver